Ben Ali
Ben Ali critics, supporters mobilise as Tunisia election looms
2009-10-22
As Tunisia's October 25th election approaches, President Ben Ali's near-certain re-election has ordinary people and party loyalists locked in debate.
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Tunisian presidential candidates face tough race against Ben Ali
2009-10-15
Just one week into Tunisia's presidential campaigns, voters are dealing with party withdrawals, allegations of suppression, problems differentiating between platforms and the widespread belief that the winner has already been decided.
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Ben Ali enters Tunisian presidential race
2009-08-27
The field of candidates in Tunisia's upcoming presidential election saw some changes this week, as President Ben Ali submitted his paperwork a day after the withdrawal of PDP challenger Ahmed Nejib Chebbi.
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Tunisian political party backs up Ben Ali's candidacy for president
2009-06-10
The Movement of Socialist Democrats (MDS) on Tuesday (June 9th) voiced support for Tunisia President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's candidature in the upc...
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Ben Ali to permit observers for Tunisia elections
2009-03-22
Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali pledged Friday (March 20th) to ensure the presence of Tunisian and foreign observers during the presidenti...
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A first look at Tunisia's new Youth Pact
2008-10-15
Tunisians were given a look last Saturday at the new Youth Pact that will make its official debut on November 7th. The pact incorporates the opinions of young people solicited during the government's Dialogues with Youth.
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Tunisian President Ben Ali confirms 2009 re-election bid
2008-07-30
Tunisian President Zine al Abidine Ben Ali officially announced his intention to run for re-election next year at the annual congress of the ruling C...
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New Tunisian journalists' union issues first report on press freedom
2008-05-05
In its first annual report on press freedoms since reorganisation, the new National Union of Tunisian Journalists made numerous claims of harassment and censorship by the government. Critics say the union lacks factual support for its arguments.
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Sarkozy concludes visit to Tunisia
2008-04-30
French President Nicolas Sarkozy signed new business partnerships and promoted the Mediterranean Union plan during his visit this week to Tunisia, but did not address human rights issues with President Ben Ali's government.
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France, Tunisia sign three accords
2008-04-29
French President Nicolas Sarkozy signed a civilian nuclear deal with his Tunisian counterpart Zine El Abidine Ben Ali on Monday (April 28th) during a...
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Ben Ali discusses Mediterranean Union with French envoy
2008-04-25
Tunisian President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali discussed French President Nicolas Sarkozy's Mediterranean union proposal with special French envoy Henri...
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Controversy over Tunisian youth initiative
2008-04-24
The Tunisian government has yielded the floor to the country's youth to express their desires and criticisms, opening regional forums and a national website to receive and record their wishes. While some hope this is a step towards change, many Tunisians fear little will come of the programme.
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Sarkozy due in Tunisia for talks on nuclear co-operation
2008-04-24
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is scheduled to arrive on a three-day visit to Tunisia on Monday (April 28th) to discuss a nuclear co-operation agre...
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Abbas arrives in Tunisia for working visit
2008-04-20
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas kicked off a two-day working visit to Tunisia on Sunday (April 20th). The Palestinian cause, UN resolut...
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Mediterranean businessmen attend MED-ALLIA Forum in Tunis
2008-04-04
More than 500 French and south Mediterranean companies were in Tunis this week for a multi-sector business convention. The extensive participation of Maghreb firms was seen as an indicator of improved economic co-operation.
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Maghreb leaders attend Arab League Summit in Damascus
2008-03-30
The 20th Arab League summit opened in Damascus on Saturday (March 29th) with the attendance of 11 heads of state, including Algerian President Abdela...
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New bill opens Tunisian elections to opposition but leaves Chebbi out
2008-03-26
Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is promoting a bill that would allow opposition party leaders to stand in the country's 2009 presidential elections without signatures of support from elected officials. The specifics of the bill, while reportedly constituting a step towards political openness, exclude opposition candidate Nejib Chebbi from participating.
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Tunisian and Mauritanian presidents meet to promote bilateral trade
2008-03-06
Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali welcomed Mauritanian President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdellahi this week for his first state visit to the Mediterranean nation. The two leaders discussed the implementation of various trade agreements and the possibility of a Maghreb summit.
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Mauritanian president kicks off official visit to Tunisia
2008-03-04
Mauritanian President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdellahi arrived in Tunisia on Monday (March 3rd) for a three-day official visit at the invitation of...
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CS Sfaxien wins Arab Volleyball Clubs' Championship
2008-03-04
CS Sfaxien won the 26th Arab Volleyball Champions Clubs Championship after defeating Esperance 3-1 in the final. The match was played on Monday (Marc...
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Mauritanian president to visit Tunisia
2008-03-02
Mauritanian President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdellahi will make an official visit to Tunisia on Monday (March 3rd), Tunisian and Mauritanian press...
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Welch wraps up Maghreb tour
2008-02-29
US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Welch wrapped up his tour of the Maghreb with a stop in Tunisia on Thursday (February...
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Tunisian shoppers flock to Libya
2008-02-22
From shoppers looking for bargains to merchants buying products for resale, many Tunisians have parlayed Libya’s proximity and low prices into a business opportunity. Half of all Tunisians who travel to other countries choose Libya, a new report indicates.
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